Wed Apr 30 12:52:26 UTC 2025: ## Allies Claim Victory as Centre Announces Caste Census Inclusion
**New Delhi/Patna –** The Congress party and its ally, Lalu Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), are claiming credit for the central government’s decision to include caste data in the upcoming Census. Both parties, key allies at the national and Bihar state levels, assert their sustained pressure influenced the government’s policy shift. While the government has yet to officially comment on the specific reasons behind the decision, the allies are highlighting their advocacy for the inclusion of caste-based enumeration as a significant victory. The move is expected to have far-reaching implications for social and economic policies in India.
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